Match Centre

Despite edging possession (51% to 49%) and outshooting Vasco DA Gama (11 to 7), Atletico Paranaense were punished for their profligacy, with their 0.31 expected goals (xG) underlining their inability to turn control into clear chances. Vasco, meanwhile, were more clinical - though they only created marginally better opportunities (0.71 xG), they capitalised on defensive errors to score three times.

A frantic second half saw Vasco turn the game on its head after Atletico took an early lead through Santiago Mendoza's 22nd minute strike. Francisco Aguirre's own goal in the 61st minute levelled matters before Bruno Duarte (63') and Gabriel Pereira (67') struck in quick succession to hand Vasco victory. Atletico's hopes of a comeback were further hindered by Kerwin Viveros' 77th minute red card.

The deciding factor was Atletico's failure to translate their statistical dominance - more corners (6-0), more total shots (11-7), and greater possession - into goals, with Vasco showing greater cutting edge when opportunities arose.